Stories about "Events"
‘A beautiful thing’: Stalwarts on the sidelines at Bates Commencement
Thursday, June 4, 2026 1:20 pm
For many, Commencement is a one-and-done visit. For others in the audience — local alumni, retirees, and Lewiston friends — it’s an annual touchstone, rich with memories, friendships, and purpose.
Q&A: Senior speaker Sebenele Lukhele embraces Bates’ promise of celebrating differences
Friday, May 29, 2026 3:02 pm
Sebenele Lukhele ’26 of Manzini, Eswatini, will deliver the Senior Address at the 160th Commencement on Sunday, May 31.
Explore the breadth of student research at Mount David Summit
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2:59 pm
On April 10, more than 200 student researchers presented their work to the Bates community during the annual Mount David Summit.
Bates plays Big Thief — How a musical tribute is turning into tradition
Thursday, November 13, 2025 3:37 pm
At their sold-out show at Portland's State Theatre, Big Thief, a Brooklyn-based indie-folk band, shouted out Bates.
Radiohead Trending: Bates students jam in Olin with professional tribute band Fitter Happier
Thursday, October 30, 2025 3:56 pm
Her electric violin at the ready on her right shoulder, Mavy Ho-Le ’26 started to slowly tap her foot on the stage at Olin Arts Center. It was Saturday Oct. 25 and the first strains of Radiohead’s 2016 song “Daydreaming,” were beginning to emerge from Fitter Happier, a Radiohead tribute band based in Portland.
Picture Story: You can’t rain on this Alumni Parade
Friday, June 13, 2025 4:15 pm
Enjoy our photographers' take on the 2025 edition of the Alumni Parade, a "very Bates" tradition that's been going strong since 1914.
Six alumni honored at Reunion for contributions to Bates and the world
Thursday, June 12, 2025 3:42 pm
The awards were presented during the Annual Gathering of the Alumni Association on June 7 during Reunion.
Picture Story: Baccalaureate 2025, to love is to heal
Friday, May 30, 2025 10:44 am
For the 504 members of the Bates Class of 2025, Baccalaureate on May 24 was a time to show the love.
You can shape your situation before it shapes you, Bates grads told at 159th Commencement
Sunday, May 25, 2025 2:18 pm
Bates Commencement speaker Angela Duckworth, author of "Grit," told the seniors to embrace “situation modification” — change your physical environment, especially your phone's proximity, to protect your focus, relationships, and well-being.
Q&A: To Bates Commencement Senior Speaker Aanika Patel, ‘interconnectedness’ is the answer
Thursday, May 22, 2025 2:11 pm
Aanika Patel ’25 will offer this year’s Senior Address during the 159th Commencement on Sunday, May 25, 2025.